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Indian Valley Public Library reports high circulation, launches 'library of things'
Summary
Dr. Grama told the July 6 council meeting that the Indian Valley Public Library has recorded 456,947 items checked out to date and highlighted new services including a 'library of things,' museum passes and improved meeting-room technology.
Dr. Grama, speaking for the Indian Valley Public Library, told the Souderton Borough Council on July 6 that the library has recorded 456,947 items checked out systemwide to date and that services continue to expand.
"To date, 456,947 items have been checked out," Dr. Grama said in her report. She provided a breakdown in the meeting: audio‑visual and museum-pass use, and substantial digital circulation; the library is also trialing a "library of things" so residents can borrow tools, bicycles and similar items the same way they borrow books.
Dr. Grama described ongoing technology upgrades tied to the library's strategic plan, including improving meeting-room capacity so governmental groups and local businesses can use the facility for training and events. She invited council members and residents to visit, reserved passes for participating museums and noted the library will have a presence at local events such as Voor Fest.
The presentation emphasized outreach and growth: Dr. Grama credited strong leadership and inter-municipal partnerships for the library's usage numbers and said she will make written reports available through the borough packet or the library's website.
